Progressive Wave Shakes Albany

Albany’s political landscape is shifting as progressive challengers, backed by groups like the DSA and Working Families Party, sweep key legislative races—especially in housing and real estate. David Orkin unseated a five-year incumbent in Queens on a tenants’ rights platform, while Jessica González-Rojas defeated a seven-year incumbent to join the State Senate, pushing for a statewide Social Housing Authority. Meanwhile, real estate-backed incumbents like Rajkumar and Zinerman lost ground to candidates like Eon Huntley, who directly targeted predatory developers and called for NYCHA upgrades. These wins signal a new wave of lawmakers ready to challenge the real estate lobby and reshape housing policy in Albany. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/566ca8b68e1b9af7